Global Alcohols And Their Derivatives Market 2019 - Consumption Growth Softened, Hampered By Weaker Market In China

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Alcohols And Their Halogenated, Sulphonated, Nitrated Or Nitrosated Derivatives - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The global alcohol market revenue amounted to $56.1B in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when the market value increased by 19% y-o-y. Global alcohol consumption peaked in 2018, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Production 2007-2018

Global alcohol production amounted to 63M tonnes in 2018, falling by -5.2% against the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years.

Exports 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. 46M tonnes of alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives were exported worldwide; dropping by -14.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, alcohol exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In value terms, alcohols exports totaled $32.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. Over the period under review, alcohol exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global alcohols exports attained their maximum at $41.3B in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Saudi Arabia (5.5M tonnes), Trinidad and Tobago (4.3M tonnes), the Netherlands (3.4M tonnes), the U.S. (2.9M tonnes), Malaysia (2.4M tonnes), Germany (2.1M tonnes), Russia (2M tonnes), Singapore (1.7M tonnes), Iran (1.7M tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (1.7M tonnes), Venezuela (1.6M tonnes) and Belgium (1.5M tonnes) represented the key exporters of alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives in the world, generating 67% of total export.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($2.9B), Saudi Arabia ($2.7B) and the U.S. ($2.5B) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined 25% share of global exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Chinese, Malaysia, Belgium, Russia, Iran and Venezuela, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alcohol export price amounted to $700 per tonne, rising by 4.1% against the previous year. In general, the alcohol export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, an increase of 28% year-to-year. Global export price peaked at $795 per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest export price was Germany ($1,392 per tonne), while Venezuela ($340 per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Iran, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. 41M tonnes of alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives were imported worldwide; reducing by -6% against the previous year. In value terms, alcohol imports totaled $30.3B (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. Over the period under review, alcohols imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when imports increased by 46% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global alcohol imports reached their maximum at $39.4B in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

China (6.7M tonnes), the U.S. (4.7M tonnes), India (3.3M tonnes), South Korea (2.8M tonnes), Germany (2.6M tonnes), Japan (2.2M tonnes), Belgium (1.8M tonnes), the Netherlands (1.4M tonnes), Taiwan, Chinese (1.2M tonnes), Turkey (1.1M tonnes), France (1M tonnes) and Italy (994K tonnes) represented roughly 72% of total imports of alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives in 2018.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest alcohol importing markets worldwide were China ($5.3B), the U.S. ($2.8B) and India ($2.4B), together accounting for 34% of global imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average alcohol import price amounted to $736 per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the alcohol import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $845 per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Italy ($858 per tonne) and Belgium ($802 per tonne), while South Korea ($576 per tonne) and the U.S. ($608 per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the U.S., while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform